Wadia S7i vs Esoteric K-01/K-03 vs MSB

One thing I did not mention on MSB that you might want to consider is their new Analogue DAC starting at $8K and going up with additional inputs and the upgraded power base.

I heard it at Newport show and it is very good sounding piece that is a good value if you use it to replace a pre amp.

It goes to 384 khz and I believe will also do DSD files.

With their Universal transport for SACD, you would be in the $15K range with a couple extra digital inputs. Add $3K if you want the upgraded power base.

Mallen123 and Matjet@ Thanks.
I got a great deal on the MSB, so the price is more or less the same as the K-01.
I think I could live easily with one of them as I think both are excellent, but comparing them directly proved difficult however.
The more versatile package of MSB, eg. adding the superior clock they offer later or upgrading to the better dac-options, seems the more interesting solution.

@ Sequence56, Hi, which one sounded better? the k-01 or the msb?, cheers!

Sequence,

The ablility for an upgrade path is what swayed me to the MSB DAC IV Signature. I paired mine with the Universal Media Transport and it sounds fantastic.

Audiolabyrinth,

That is what I want to know also, which is the best or what are the differences! Not possible to compare here.
Both brands are ebullient recommended by its customers.